Websites » japanese http://www.coat-of-arms.biz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:04:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Learn Japanese Word Origins 7 – is Japanese this Sadistic? http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/educational-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-7-is-japanese-this-sadistic http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/educational-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-7-is-japanese-this-sadistic#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:23:16 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/educational-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-7-is-japanese-this-sadistic http://www.japanesepod101.com

Here’s a great Japanese word – 親子丼.
A little sadistic, but fun, right?
Looking for some more great Japanese words?
Check out Gimmeaflakeman’s HUGE collaboration video where everyone shares their favorite words:
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Did you ever wonder where Japanese words came from? Word origins are not only an interesting way to see how language developed, but it is also great for remembering vocabulary. In this series, we will show you the origins of some common words and phrases in the Japanese language.

Have you ever heard of Oaykodon? Oyakodon is a popular Japanese food that literally means Parent and Child over rice. How did this bizarrely named dish get its name? Watch this episode of Japanese Word Origins to find out!

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他人丼 (Tanindon) picture provided by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ngawa/

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/educational-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-7-is-japanese-this-sadistic/feed 25 Japanese Kanji learning with a great, native teacher! http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/japanese-kanji-learning-with-a-great-native-teacher http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/japanese-kanji-learning-with-a-great-native-teacher#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:23:13 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/japanese-kanji-learning-with-a-great-native-teacher http://www.japanesepod101.com/kanji

Imagine the sun rising in the east with a tree in front of it – that’s all you need to do to get Kanji down. Isn’t that easy??
Hiroko-sensei gives you tips on how to learn japanese writing the quickest way possible. She’ll make difficult Kanji seem like a walk in the park.
If you like the video, check out more great tools for learning Japanese on our website!

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/japanese-kanji-learning-with-a-great-native-teacher/feed 12 iKnow: The Best Japanese Vocabulary Site on the Web http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/iknow-the-best-japanese-vocabulary-site-on-the-web http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/iknow-the-best-japanese-vocabulary-site-on-the-web#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:23:19 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/iknow-the-best-japanese-vocabulary-site-on-the-web Go Learn Japanese vocab!
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iKnow is probably one of the best vocab-related sites I’ve ever seen, it’s free, and it’s worth a shot whether you think you’re a vocab pro or dunce!

Tell me what you think of iKnow in the comments!

iKnow was also one of the top ten in my “Top 10 Free Resources for Learning Japanese” e-book / article, which can be found here:
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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/iknow-the-best-japanese-vocabulary-site-on-the-web/feed 25 Learn Japanese Vocabulary – Fruits http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-fruits http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-fruits#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:22:55 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-fruits http://www.japanesepod101.com

Learn Japanese words using the Learn Japanese with Pictures series from JapanesePod101.com.
Beautiful images clearly show Japanese vocabulary divided into units by topic.
Each word is introduced with the English, Japanese hiragana characters, and Japanese kanji characters. It’s a great way to practice your hiragana and learn new Kanji, while studying new vocabulary words that will build up your proficiency in Japanese and lead you on your way to mastering this beautiful language!

In this Japanese lesson you’ll learn the vocabulary for fruits in Japanese: watermelon, peach, strawberry, apple, banana, orange, mango, cherry, pineapple, and melon.
When you’re trying to tell your Japanese penpal about your favorite fruit, know exactly what to write!

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.
Join the friendly community of learners at www.JapanesePod101.com, and start mastering Japanese today!

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-fruits/feed 19 Learn Japanese – Japanese Body Language and Gestures Lesson 1 http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-1 http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-1#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:32:33 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-1 http://www.japanesepod101.com

Time to test your language knowledge…. Body language that is! JapanesePod101.com presents you with the first episode of Japanese Body Language and Gestures, where you will learn some commonly used body language in Japan, presented by the lovely native Japanese speaker, Hiroko. Have fun learning about the best ways to communicate without saying anything (okay, we’ll teach you a few words while we’re at it).

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.

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Special thanks to Alex Brooke

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-1/feed 24 Learn Japanese – 3 Rookie Mistakes you can Easily Avoid. http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-3-rookie-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-3-rookie-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:49:10 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-3-rookie-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid http://www.japanesepod101.com

Do you want to know how to avoid some embarrassing mistakes while learning Japanese? In this lesson, you learn how to avoid three mistakes that almost everyone makes while they are learning Japanese.

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-3-rookie-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid/feed 25 Learn Japanese – Japanese Body Language and Gestures Lesson 2 http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-2 http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-2#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:53:36 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-2 http://www.japanesepod101.com

Time to test your language knowledge…. Body language that is! JapanesePod101.com presents you with the second episode of Japanese Body Language and Gestures, where you will learn another gesture commonly used in Japan, presented by the lovely native Japanese speaker, Hiroko. Have fun learning about the best ways to communicate without saying anything (okay, we’ll teach you a few words while we’re at it).

If you liked this video and want to see more, let us know in the comments!

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-japanese-body-language-and-gestures-lesson-2/feed 11 Learn Japanese Vocabulary – Body Parts http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-body-parts http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-body-parts#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:41:44 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-body-parts http://www.japanesepod101.com/video

Learn Japanese words using the Learn Japanese with Pictures series from JapanesePod101.com.
Beautiful images clearly show Japanese vocabulary divided into units by topic.
Each word is introduced with the English, Japanese hiragana and katakana characters, and Japanese kanji characters. It’s a great way to practice your hiragana and learn new Kanji, while studying new vocabulary words that will build up your proficiency in Japanese and lead you on your way to mastering this beautiful language!

In this Japanese lesson you’ll learn the Japanese vocabulary for the body parts: head, eye, nose, ear, mouth, hand, arm, leg, foot, and stomach.
You’ll be able to tell the doctor in Japanese just where it hurts next time you’re in a Japanese hospital.

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.
Join the friendly community of learners at www.JapanesePod101.com, and start mastering Japanese today!

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-vocabulary-body-parts/feed 24 Origami Squared Montage Gallery http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/math-websites/origami-squared-montage-gallery http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/math-websites/origami-squared-montage-gallery#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:41:28 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/math-websites/origami-squared-montage-gallery Origami Squared gallery

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Note: After all this time, I just realized I put a tessellation by Hannah Alpert. I also made this tessellation and forgot whose model was mine. If you want to see my tessellation, look at my latest video (posted 6-08-09)

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]]> http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/math-websites/origami-squared-montage-gallery/feed 12 Learn Japanese Word Origins 1 – You did not just say that Japanese word! http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-1-you-did-not-just-say-that-japanese-word http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-1-you-did-not-just-say-that-japanese-word#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:38:30 +0000 admin http://www.coat-of-arms.biz/learning-websites/learn-japanese-word-origins-1-you-did-not-just-say-that-japanese-word http://www.japanesepod101.com

Did you ever wonder where Japanese words came from? Word origins are not only an interesting way to see how language developed, but it is also great for remembering vocabulary. In this series, we will show you the origins of some common words and phrases in the Japanese language.

What do you think about this video? Let us know in the comment section, and subscribe so you will be the first to know about our new videos.

In our first lesson, we will take a look at the word Baka. This can be either harsh or light-hearted depending on how it is used, but where did it come from? Watch this video to find out.

If you learned a lot with this video, stop by our Japanese language learning website and get other language learning content including other great videos like this one, audio podcasts, review materials, blogs, iPhone applications, and more.

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